Rare Hand Crafted Malaysian Quail Trap (Jebak Puyuh) Bird Trap

Description

Note how neatly and tightly woven the body of this small trap is.
The carved mantle over the gate features a traditional Malaysian orchid motif.
Malaysian aristocracy used these highly decorative traps to catch tiny blue- breasted quail native to Malaysia.
A domesticated female would be tethered inside the trap.
A male would trip the trap when entering in pursuit of the female.
A second inner door would then by lowered by the trapper, and the metal rings on each side can be lowered to further secure the birds.
A carrying handle is part of the design.
This trap is just under 7” long, and 9” high.
From my research, most of these traps are about 10” by 12” high.
I believe this is a 20
th
century reproduction, which may account for it’s compact size.
This will ship fully insured and at charge for domestic purchases.  Please email any questions.